Winter is a crucial time for people with weak stomachs to pay attention to stomach health. As the saying goes, "Three parts treatment, seven parts nourishment." Proper diet and nutrition are better than medication. Regardless of how busy we are, we must pay attention to stomach maintenance by adjusting our diet. Only by doing so can we have a healthy body. So, what kind of food should we eat to nourish our stomachs in winter?
What kind of meat should we eat in winter to nourish our stomachs?
Lamb
Lamb is warm in nature and has a sweet taste. It is rich in fat, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It has the effects of nourishing the kidneys, warming the stomach and spleen, and dispelling cold and dampness. It is an excellent choice for winter to keep warm and invigorate the yang.
Dog meat
Dog meat is warm in nature and has a sweet taste. It has the effects of nourishing the five viscera, warming the kidneys, and invigorating the yang. It has certain therapeutic effects for people with spleen and stomach deficiency and other symptoms. It is beneficial for people with cold feet, lower back pain, and weak constitution to eat dog meat in winter to keep warm.
Pig stomach
Pig stomach is slightly warm in nature and has a sweet taste. It can invigorate the spleen and stomach, nourish deficiency, promote blood circulation, and diuresis. It is also effective in driving away cold and keeping warm during the cold season or when exposed to cold. For people who are prone to aversion to cold and have a cold body, it has a warm and nourishing effect.
Shrimp
Shrimp is rich in protein, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other nutrients. It has the effects of nourishing the kidneys and invigorating the yang, nourishing yin and invigorating the stomach, and promoting blood circulation. It is especially suitable for people with stomach cold caused by kidney deficiency in winter.
What kind of fruits should we eat in winter to nourish our stomachs?
Papaya
Papaya contains papain, which helps to break down and accelerate the absorption of protein, aiding in the digestion of protein in meat. Eating papaya in moderation after a meal can promote digestion and prevent gastritis and indigestion.
Grapefruit
The acidic substances in grapefruit can increase the secretion of digestive juices, promote digestion, and its nutrients are easily absorbed by the body. Moreover, grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, which can help eliminate fatigue, beautify the skin, and most importantly, it contains less sugar and has a certain weight-loss effect.
Pineapple
The protein-digesting enzyme in pineapple can help digest the protein in meat. However, it is important to note that eating pineapple before a meal can easily stimulate the intestines and stomach, causing damage to the gastric mucosa. It is best to eat pineapple after a meal to nourish the stomach.
Banana
Bananas are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin A, and potassium, which are good for digestion and can effectively strengthen muscles, diuretic and relieve constipation. It is especially beneficial for people with long-term constipation and dry skin. Bananas can be digested immediately after eating, and they also provide a certain sense of fullness. They are low in calories and can quickly replenish energy.
What kind of vegetables should we eat in winter to nourish our stomachs?
Mushrooms
Mushrooms have always been known for their ability to nourish qi, invigorate the spleen and stomach, and have multiple effects. Eating mushrooms in winter can effectively promote digestion and nourish the stomach, as well as prevent and treat constipation.
Chili
The spiciness of chili stimulates the nerve endings in the tongue and mouth, which accelerates heart rate and increases the secretion of saliva and sweat, stimulates intestinal peristalsis. After capsaicin in chili peppers contacts with taste buds, the taste buds become more sensitive. Therefore, eating chili peppers in moderation in winter can effectively stimulate appetite and help digestion.
Yam
When yam is cut open, it produces a sticky substance called mucin, which has the effect of protecting the gastric mucosa and improving digestion. It can also promote appetite. It is especially suitable for people with long-term stomach discomfort and poor appetite to consume yam.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is warm in nature, sweet in taste, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It can invigorate the middle burner, nourish qi, relieve inflammation, and kill bacteria, including heavy metals such as lead, by adsorbing them. It can protect the stomach from irritation and reduce ulcers. In winter, pumpkin can be used to cook porridge or soup to nourish the intestines and stomach.
Carrot
Carrots are sweet and mild in nature, and have the effects of relieving qi, invigorating the middle burner, moistening the intestines, and calming the five viscera. The abundant carotene in carrots can be converted into vitamin A, which can improve vision, enhance immunity, prevent respiratory diseases, and protect and nourish the stomach. Carotene is fat-soluble, so cooking carrots with meat in winter not only tastes good but also moisturizes the intestines and stomach.
